The other day I wanted to try something a little different than my usual scones. I can’t say that I’ve ever had any real vanilla beans on hand (I know, I’m missing out!), so I adapted a recipe from The Pioneer Woman, a.k.a. PW. These Vanilla Scones are delicious, whether you have real…
Category: Snacks
Raspberry Lemonade Bars
I was browsing Tastespotting one day (which, by the way, is an excellent site for inspiration), and came upon a lovely photo of “Raspberry Lemonade Bars”. I was instantly taken back to dinner scenes from my youth. When I was growing up, we would travel to “the big city” to do some major…
Audrey’s Yummy Caramel Bars
Audrey, my dear family friend, makes some delicious food. You may remember me singing the praises of her chocolate chip cookies (which, by the way, is the go-to chocolate chip cookie recipe for me). This is another recipe I acquired after tasting the baked goodness, and begging for the recipe. It’s incredibly simple,…
Banana Muffins with Crumb Topping
Here’s a change from baking a loaf of banana bread with extra bananas you’ve got on hand… Banana Muffins. I happen to love crumb toppings, so they became Banana Muffins with Crumb Topping. These are excellent any time of day.
Peanut Butter Cereal Treats
Looking for a quick treat that’s different from your usual cereal bars? These bars are simple and are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth! A definite hit with the kids. My mom used to make these with Post Toasties, and roll them into little balls. They were a part of her cookie tray…
Homemade Applesauce
I have an 11-month old son, and he loves to eat! One way I have found to save money in our food budget is to make his baby food myself. It’s not hard to do, but it does take a little planning and time. In crunching the numbers, I’ve found that it cuts…
